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DV03 WHC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,707 mi
Last recorded110,707 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 101,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,344 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 91,344 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 79,819 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,163 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 57,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 57,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 55,063 miles

foot brake effiantcy slightly poor near side rear

Pass 12 May 2008 51,933 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 48,243 miles

front discs slight wear

front discs surface corrosion

rear brakes noisy. corrosion thru standing all brakes probably require cleaning

rear silencers corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,806 miles

nearside handbrake slightly poor

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,160 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DV03 WHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV03 WHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV03 WHC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DV03 WHC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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